Introduction, Jennifer Gunning. Part 1 Research: overview -human embryo research, Andre Van Steirteghem and Bruno Brambati; preimplantation genetic diagnosis, Jennifer Gunning; future directions in research on human embryos, Martin H. Johnson. Part 2 Ethics: overview - ethical issues, Veronica English and Inez de Beaufort; between pragmatism and principles, Veronica English and Inez de Beaufort; information disclosure and consent, Sheila A.M. McLean; the influence of pluralism in the perception of the status of the embryo, Maurizio Mori; human cloning - the case of the (preimplantation) embryo, and ethical exploration, Guido de Wert. Part 3 Law: overview - legislative approaches, Jennifer Gunning; legal approaches - France, Pascal Kamina; the regulation of human embryo research in the UK - what implications for therapeutic research?, Martin H. Johnson; the role of ethics committees in framing legislation on assisted reproduction and embryo research, Linda Nielsen; the Hungarian legislative approach to assisted procreation - an attempt at transparency, Judit Sandor; Health Council report on embryo research, perspectives on new legislation in the Netherlands, Wybo J. Dondorp; legal approaches in Germany, Inga Hanschel; regulating reproductive technologies - 10 years down the tube?, Derek Morgan; regulation of assisted conception services - the need for regulation, Jennifer Gunning.
